The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Prepare for trimming and cutting
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Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements and manufacturer's specifications relevant to trimming and cutting felled trees are identified and followed Completed |
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Site environmental protection measures and enterprise environmental management systems are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations Completed |
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Job requirements are reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel Completed |
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Trimming and cutting activities are planned in line with site procedures Completed |
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Tools and equipment are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with organisational procedures and manufacturer's recommendations Completed |
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Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements Completed |
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Visually assess felled trees
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Trees to be trimmed and cut are identified in line with job requirements Completed |
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Environmental requirements are identified and used to plan the trimming and cutting activities Completed |
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Tree, location and stability are assessed for conditions likely to affect safety of trimming and cutting activities Completed |
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Tree is visually assessed for defects Completed |
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Stresses within the tree are identified Completed |
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Trees unable to be cut safely are identified and referred to appropriate personnel Completed |
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Plan cutting
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Tree is moved or stabilised for safe cutting in line with site standards and regulations Completed |
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Cutting pattern is selected to optimise time and manageable removal of the sections Completed |
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Options for utilisation of product are identified Completed |
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Sequence of cuts is planned to maintain control of cut sections and minimise cutting problems Completed |
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Cut location is determined with consideration of tree stresses Completed |
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Conduct trimming and cutting
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Debris is cleared from the work area to prevent saw damage or injury in line with OHS requirements Completed |
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Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements Completed |
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Movement and whereabouts of other personnel is monitored and work is modified in line with OHS regulations Completed |
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Tree section on each side of planned cut is secured and potential movement is assessed and planned Completed |
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Chainsaw is operated to cut tree and limbs with cutting techniques adjusted in response to movement and condition of the tree/limbs Completed |
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Trimming and cutting is completed in line with OHS and job requirements Completed |
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Trimming and cutting records are prepared and problems reported to the appropriate personnel Completed |
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Conduct equipment maintenance
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Equipment is inspected on completion of trimming and cutting activities Completed |
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Damaged saws and cutting attachments are identified for repair or replacement in line with organisational requirements and manufacturer's recommendations Completed |
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Chain and other components are removed, cleaned, maintained, adjusted or replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations Completed |
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Tools and equipment are maintained in line with OHS requirements and manufacturer's recommendations Completed |
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